LVT I - 24/7 Care, PRN

Job Title: LVT I – 24/7 Care, PRN Department: VetMed‑VTH Small Animal Intermediate Care Position Summary The Intermediate Care LVT is responsible for providing 24‑hour nursing care to patients that are recovering from surgery or illness and are in the process of being released to return home to their owners. Minimum Qualifications Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2‑year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications Experienced LVT able to work within Small Animal Emergency room, ICU or Intermediate Care Preferred experience with Infectious Disease care within an Isolation unit Preferred ability to work weekends, overnight shifts and holidays Duties and Responsibilities Patient Management (50%) Manage all aspects of the patient's treatment and care. Inform attending clinician of any change or decomposition of the patient's condition in a timely manner. Provide intermediate animal care: walk, water, feed, transport, restrain, groom. Administer medication, monitor vital signs, and take samples of bodily fluids. Clinical Records (40%) Maintain clinical records via written chart recording and input of charges into proprietary software database. Supply Management (10%) Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment. Ensure facility cleanliness by using mop, broom, and chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and floors. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Licensed or ability to be licensed as a Licensed Veterinary Technician within the state of Georgia. Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions. Routine laboratory test procedures. Radiology including settings, positioning, processing, and safety. Intravenous and arterial catheterization. Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes. Induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Placement of intra‑nasal, intra‑gastric tubes. Euthanasia. Resuscitative procedures. Applications of splints and slings. Application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases. Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces. Manual dexterity to work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery. Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc. Work with wound care equipment, cleaning solutions, and other materials to prevent infections. Additional Information Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? Yes EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). Contact Information Recruitment Contact Name: Kris Mitchell Recruitment Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Recruitment Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Applicant Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents: [Add any optional documents as applicable] #J-18808-Ljbffr